My eight-year-old has underarm hair

This is certainly in advance of most children but is just a 'precocious puberty' – it doesn't mean there is anything wrong...

10/04/2014

Question

My son is eight-years-old and has recently developed underarm hair.

He has always been tall for his age, but is this hair growth normal.

I do not want to visit my GP unless necessary.

Answer

This is certainly in advance of most children but is just a 'precocious puberty' – it doesn't mean there is anything wrong and as long as he is healthy and you are not worried about him there is no need to visit your doctor.

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